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October 2009
 Friday, Oct. 16
Chili cook-off
SPONSOR:
Little Lambs Day Care
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fifth annual event. Guests will vote for their favorite chili and a
panel of judges from the community will decide the winners. In
addition, there will be fun events for the children, including face
painting, pumpkin painting and a hayrack ride (weather
permitting). Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All-you-can-eat-chili and drink. Fee. A wide variety of desserts
will be available for purchase with your meal, and homemade desserts
will be raffled off throughout the evening. All donations will
benefit Little Lambs Day Care.
WHERE:
1500 N. McLean
WHEN:
5:30-7:30 pm
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-11 pm
Saturday, Oct. 17
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm; through Oct. 31)
Germanfest
SPONSOR:
St. John United Church of Christ
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
204 Seventh St.
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm; meals served 11 am-3 pm
"The Mousetrap"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Community High School
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
front page picture and info.) (More
pictures)
WHERE:
LCHS auditorium
WHEN:
7 pm
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-11 pm
Sunday, Oct. 18
Old-fashioned hymn sing
SPONSOR:
St. John United Church of Christ
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
In tent at 204 Seventh St.
WHEN:
1:30 pm
"The Mousetrap"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Community High School
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
front page picture and info.) (More
pictures)
WHERE:
LCHS auditorium
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, Oct. 19
Free craft class
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
A new project is presented each week. Preregistration is required.
Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for children who are in kindergarten to second
grade. It includes stories, dramatic movement, craft and
music. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 6-12 months
DETAILS:
A story time for parent and child. It includes stories, finger
plays, nursery rhymes and music.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for the preschool set. Includes stories, puppets,
music, finger plays and dramatic movement. Preregistration is
required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
4-6:30 pm
(Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 7 am-noon; through Oct. 31)
Thursday, Oct. 22
ALMH Fall Volunteer Luncheon
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary
WHO:
ALMH volunteers
and their guests
DETAILS:
Reservations
required. Call 732-2161, ext. 75185.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Illinois Route 121
WHEN:
11 am
Read With Me Workshop
SPONSOR:
Parent Mentor Project/Logan County Family Connection
WHO:
Parents and educators
DETAILS:
25 listening/talking strategies, building fundamental
speech/language skills, increasing vocabulary, becoming an effective
communicator, supportive reading strategies, enjoy reading. To RSVP,
call Leslie Keller, parent mentor, 217-732-2316.
WHERE:
Adams School
WHEN:
6-7 pm
Friday, Oct. 23
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-11 pm
Saturday, Oct. 24
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public invited, all ages
DETAILS:
Food, handcrafted items for sale, music, indoor dining, outdoor
snacks, entertainment, live auction, something for everyone, with
ALL proceeds going to world hunger relief. Handicapped-accessible.
No admission fee; free parking. For more information, call
217-732-7618 or e-mail
harvest@lincolnil.us.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
Doors open at 7 am; auction at 2 pm
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm; through Oct. 31)
Harvest Run
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area
YMCA, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Elkhart Grain Co.
WHO:
Ages 18 and up;
17 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult
DETAILS:
5K run, 1-mile fun run-walk.
Help
fight world hunger. Run on a flat surface with drinks and snacks
provided. Shirts and water bottles given to the first 50
registrants. Everyone gets a free water bottle while supplies last.
http://www.lincolnymca.org/HarvestRun.aspx
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Starts at intersection of Hamilton and Pekin streets
WHEN:
Race day registrations begin at 8 am. Race starts at 8:30 am sharp.
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
2-4 pm matinee; 7-11 pm
Monday, Oct. 26
Free craft class
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
A new project is presented each week. Preregistration is required.
Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for children who are in kindergarten to second
grade. It includes stories, dramatic movement, craft and
music. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 6-12 months
DETAILS:
A story time for parent and child. It includes stories, finger
plays, nursery rhymes and music.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for the preschool set. Includes stories, puppets,
music, finger plays and dramatic movement. Preregistration is
required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Last Wednesday market for the season. Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
4-6:30 pm
(One more Lincoln Farmers' Market on Saturday, 7 am-noon)
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-10 pm
Thursday, Oct. 29
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-10 pm
Friday, Oct. 30
After-hours teen mystery
night: The Pharaoh's Curse
SPONSOR:
Youth Advisory Council of the
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Teens
DETAILS:
Arrive promptly so that teams can be assigned. Costumes encouraged
but not mandatory. Prizes will be given in various categories. Must
be a teen to participate.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
7-10 pm
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-11 pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Last
day for the Lincoln Farmers' Market for the season. Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
7 am-noon
Annual craft and bake sale
SPONSOR:
Eminence Ladies Aid
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Lunch served -- soups, sandwiches and desserts. Shop for homemade
pies, noodles, cookies, cakes rolls, etc. Craft and miscellaneous
items will be for sale. Proceeds go to support area missions.
WHERE:
Eminence Christian Church, rural Atlanta
WHEN:
8:30 am-2 pm
Trick-or-Treat with the Mayor
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln,
Lincoln mayor
WHO:
Children
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Meet at Latham Park
WHEN:
Assemble at 10 am; downtown parade at 10:30 am
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
2-4 pm matinee; 7 pm-midnight
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